Student Worker - Resident Assistants Academic Year 2026-2027

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Position Information

• Requisition Number: Stu668P
• Position Type: Student Worker
• Department: Department of Student Workers
• Job Title: Student Worker - Resident Assistants
• Academic Year: 2026-2027
• Classification: Student Worker
• Pay Rate: Academic Year Stipend

Position Summary Information

• Hours per week: 25 hrs/week
• Days Worked: Flexible
• Shift worked: Flexible

Posting Detail Information Job Summary Basic Function: The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for a floor or wing. They are there to assist with the personal and academic concerns of the students and to help work out any group conflicts that may arise. The RA also serves as a facilitator to encourage a cooperative and considerate group living environment. The RA is expected to help build a feeling of togetherness and community by initiating and organizing floor/wing or hall activities and programs. They serve as an informational resource about the campus and the residence hall. Most of all the RA is expected to be a person who cares about people and attempts to make the residence hall a worthwhile place to live.

The RA serves in an on-call rotation and will be responsible for handling situations that happen within a residence hall including guest sign-in, lockouts, health and safety checks, distribution of packages, room changes, updating administrative paperwork, policy enforcement, and more.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student.
• Must reside in an on-campus hall as assigned by the UHCS staff.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Must have a flexible schedule that allows them to work weeknights and weekends.
• May not participate in time-intensive academic coursework while a staff member where you would be in session all weekdays and weekends. This includes student teaching or some internships.
• Must complete 3 required clearances: PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Job Duties: The responsibilities of the Resident Assistant are numerous and varied. Please reach out to University Housing and Conference Services for a complete list of the expectations and responsibilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Ability to stand or sit for length of shift.

Posting Open Date: 03/05/2026 Posting Close Date: 09/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.
• Cover letter and resume are not required.
• We encourage you to upload your class schedule which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.
• Please upload any current certifications to your application.

Quicklink for Posting Requisition: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14503

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents: None listed.
• Optional Documents:
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• Other Document 1
• Class Schedule

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
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   • What days/hours are you available to work?
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     • Are you available to work weekends?
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       • What is your current major/minor?
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         • Do you have any current certifications?
           • Yes / No
           • If so, type and expiration of the certification. (Open Ended Question)
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           • Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
             • YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
             • IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
             • No.
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             • This position requires that you complete three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have the three clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes, or would you need to complete them?
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